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PANAJI
After playing an instrumental role as the Assistant Coach to FC Goa at the ISL last season which reached the play-offs, Derrick Periera gets an opportunity to shine in another role. A well-known footballer in his heydays, Derrick Pereira was handed charge as the new Technical Director of the club. Incidentally, Pereira who has coached many domestic clubs with distinction donned the hat of a Head Coach of the Gaurs for the Super Cup that reached the semi-finals under his stead.
On his new assignment with the ISL Franchise, Pereira was palpably excited. “This is a new role for me. It is something that I have not done before and it is exciting to be a part of this journey. All these years, my work has primarily been on the pitch but now it’ll be different. I am looking forward to this new role and the responsibility which comes with it,” said Pereira. Pereira will continue to oversee Youth Development for the club going forward. “We are working hard on the development of our youth. We have employed a number of coaches and have developed focused training modules for the coaches. This is an ongoing process,” he explained.
The club has also roped in former FC Pune City striker Jesus Rodriguez Tato who will join as assistant to Coach Sergio Lobera for the first team for the upcoming season of the ISL and the Super Cup.
